Arsenal draw with Atletico Madrid after penalty drama
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 21:31 UTC
- Sources: Sky Sports, France 24 English
Arsenal had a late penalty overturned following a VAR check, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final. Viktor Gyokeres scored from the spot for Arsenal, while Julian Alvarez equalised for Atletico. Sky Sports reports that Mikel Arteta was 'fuming' after the decision.
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